FaithNet Program Coordinator

Job Purpose

The FaithNet Program Coordinator reports to the Programs Manager. The Coordinator will oversee the coordination all FaithNet activities, including outreach to faith communities, staffing presentations, and introducing mental health resources and NAMI programs. They will educate local faith leaders with the goal of creating stigma-free mental health-friendly places of worship.

FaithNet Program Description

NAMI FaithNet is a network composed of members and friends of NAMI. It was established for the purposes of:

• • Facilitating the development within the faith community of a nonthreatening, supportive environment for those with mental illness and their families.
  • Pointing out the value of one’s spirituality in the recovery process from mental illness and the need for spiritual strength for those who are caretakers.
  • Educating clergy and faith communities concerning mental illness.
  • Encouraging advocacy of the faith community to bring about hope and recovery for all who are affected by mental illness.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The FaithNet Coordinator performs a wide range of duties including but not limited to:

• • Develop and maintain communication and positive relationships with all stakeholders.
  • Must be available to work weekday evenings and weekends to accommodate faith community’s needs and schedules.
  • Work closely with faith leaders and support them in creating a stigma-free environment in their congregations by informing them about the free NAMI programs and support groups.
  • Deliver outreach presentations, both online and in person, to diverse audiences, including faith leaders, family, and community members.
  • Build and maintain respectful, trust-based relationships with faith communities.
  • Demonstrate cultural humility and sensitivity when engaging with diverse populations around mental health topics.
  • Support efforts by interested faith leaders, families, and community members in building mental health ministries by implementing suggested activities from the FaithNet brochure.
  • Promote NAMI programs including education classes, support groups, and other relevant training presentations in the community.
  • Respond promptly and professionally in all communications with faith leaders, colleagues, and community partners.

Plan and Organize the Program:

• • Interview and qualify all potential staff and presenters and manage the FaithNet team.
  • Coordinate, organize, and schedule Mental Health 101 and other mental health awareness presentations and outreach activities.
  • Submit staff timesheets, activities, and expense sheets to payroll on time.
  • Meet regularly with staff to develop outreach strategies, set goals, and plan for upcoming events.
  • Ensure all program records are complete, accurately documented, and properly organized and saved on the designated program shared drive.
  • Provide outreach to organizations interested in presentations and tabling and support them in creating mental health ministries.
  • Schedule any equipment needed for presentations.
  • Track and report data for programs.
  • Submit all required documentation on a timely basis (i.e. Board Program Report) to Programs Manager.
  • Meet regularly with the manager to update and inform about program activities.

Control the Program:

• • Agree to use NAMI-Santa Clara County (SCC)-issued laptop and software for all FaithNet correspondence and documentation.
  • Update and maintain the list of contacts for each faith community.
  • Track the activities and create reports.
  • Maintain current and up-to-date program materials (hard copy and electronic) according to NAMI-SCC data management protocols.
  • Ensure program activities align with NAMI-SCC’s policies and procedures.
  • Report evaluation findings to the Programs Manager.

Qualifications

Education:

• • Bachelor’s degree or higher and/or equivalent experience.
  • Experience working in a faith community and/or nonprofit setting.
  • Completion of a NAMI education program (Family-to-Family, Peer-to-Peer, Basics, or Provider Education) or complete one of these upon employment.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• • Strong knowledge of mental illness and its effect on people and their families. Lived experience, if possible.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to multi-task as needed.
  • Ability to work independently as a self-starter.
  • Comfortable working with diverse communities, perspectives, and faiths.
  • Knowledge and understanding of NAMI’s mission and programs.
  • Commitment to NAMI’s mission, values, and best practices.

Proficiency in the use of computers for:

• • Microsoft Office within a Windows/PC environment
  • Company email systems
  • Internet tools essential for daily operations

Personal characteristics:

• • Build relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.
  • Communicate effectively: Speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques. Respond to communications in a timely manner.
  • Foster teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with the manager and others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
  • Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
  • Make decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency, and risks, and work with the Programs Manager to make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
  • Solve problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.

Job Details

• • Up to 20 hours per week
  • $30.00 per hour
  • To apply, please send your resume to office@namisantaclara.org

NAMI-Santa Clara County
1150 S. Bascom Ave. Suite 24
San Jose, CA 95128.